baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2407774-A (GB)
Title: Assembly for use in a surgical procedure.
Inventor: MELLOR GRANT
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: An assembly for use in a surgical procedure to replace an orthopaedic joint prosthesis comprises a stem component 4 of an orthopaedic joint prosthesis comprising (i) a stem portion 6 for location within an intramedullary canal so that it extends generally along the intramedullary axis, (ii) a neck portion 10 at the proximal end of the component which extends away from the intramedullary axis, in use towards another component of the prosthesis with which the stem component articulates, and (iii) an intermediate portion 8 between the stem and the neck portion, the intermediate portion presenting a distal facing surface which faces towards the distal end of the stem portion, generally along the intramedullary axis, and a proximal facing surface which faces away from the distal end of the stem portion, generally along the intramedullary axis. A removal tool 2 for the stem component has (i) a hook portion 14 which can extend around the intermediate portion of the stem component to engage the distal facing surface thereof, (ii) a stabiliser 16 which can engage the proximal facing surface of the intermediate portion to hold it within the hook portion, and (iii) a handle 18 by which a force can be applied to the removal tool and to the stem component, to withdraw the stem component from within the intramedullary cavity.
Patent GB-2397605-A (GB)
Title: Parapet for use alongside roads and other transport infrastructure links
Inventor: MUSTARD TREVOR RAYMOND
IPC: E01D19/10
Filed: 2004-01-19
Abstract: The parapet, which is particularly for use at bridges, adjacent steep inclines etc., comprises a number of uprights 12 designed to be fixed to a substrate and a number of rails 16a-c, each rail being formed from a number of lengths of substantially square box sections fixed to the uprights at a point along their length and joined end to end at locations between uprights. The parapet is preferably formed from steel and galvanised. Also claimed is a parapet with rails formed from equiaxed box sections where the external dimension of each side of the box sections is between 60 and 90 millimetres and a parapet where the uprights and rails are formed from steel and connected by bolts of stainless steel.
Patent GB-2414300-A (GB)
Title: Signal processing method for monitoring the speed of rotation of a body
Inventor: KULCZYK KONRAD
IPC: F01D17/06
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: A method for generating a series of output signals representative of a series of measurement signals. The method is particularly useful in the compensation of jitter, missing and spurious pulses or blades when applied to the processing of signals from a speed probe, monitoring the speed of a rotating bladed shaft. A bladed turbine such as a gas turbine 1 comprises compressor blades 2 mounted on a disc 3 connected to a shaft 4. An eddy current speed probe 5 notes the passage of each blade tip as it passes the sensor 5 and produces a pulse as a tip passes it. The method comprises predicting a value for a measurement signal from a historical measurement signal value, comparing the measurement signal with its predicted value and either using the measurement signal or the predicted value for a further prediction depending on whether the measurement is outside or inside a pre-determined range of acceptable values.
Patent GB-2400716-A (GB)
Title: Purchasing betting tickets using wireless communication network
Inventor: PARK CHANG-KYU
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: In a system and method of purchasing betting tickets using a wireless communication network, when user authentication information is received from a mobile terminal, user authentication is performed using the received authentication information, and information on the results of the user authentication is transmitted to the mobile terminal. Thereafter, when ticket purchase information is received from the mobile terminal, the betting ticket is sold through communication with a corresponding race management system according to the ticket purchase information. After the betting ticket has been sold, the ticket sale information is stored, a Short Message Service (SMS) message indicating ticket sale information is created and transmitted to the mobile terminal.
Patent GB-2399372-A (GB)
Title: Reverse section milling method and apparatus
Inventor: DAVIS JOHN P
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 2002-11-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus for milling a section of casing in an upward direction, utilizing a downhole hydraulic thrusting mechanism for pulling a section mill upwardly. A downhole motor and torque anchor can be used to rotate the section mill, or the mill can be rotated by a work string. A stabilizer above the section mill can be used to stabilize the mill relative to the casing being milled. A spiral auger below the section mill can be used to move the cuttings downwardly.
Patent GB-2415939-A (GB)
Title: Restraining device for child restraint system
Inventor: RYAN NORMA
IPC: B60R22/14
Filed: 2004-07-10
Abstract: A restraining device for retaining a child in a child restraint system. The child restraint system is of the type having two shoulder straps 3a,3b. The restraining device comprises a pair of sleeve means 4a,4b, each sleeve means being adapted to receive a shoulder strap, and a connector 5 for the sleeve means which is adapted to maintain the shoulder straps in position above a child's shoulders during use. At least one of the sleeve means comprises an opening along its length and a fastener for releasably closing the opening. Also described is a method of restraining a child in a child restraint system using the restraining device of the invention. The sleeves and connector may comprise a piece of fabric, and the releasable fastener may comprise snap fasteners, hook and loop fasteners, or a ring type system.
Patent GB-2405522-A (GB)
Title: Addressable matrix display elements and method for addressing a display
Inventor: FOO KEN
IPC: G09F9/30
Filed: 2004-08-24
Abstract: A display device including a plurality of display elements (500) arranged in a matrix, each display element including a display pixel (510) coupled to a logic controlled switch (530), each display element including an addressable latch (540) having an output coupled to a controlling input of the switch, the addressable latch having a row address input (532) and a column address input (556). In one mode of operation, at least some display elements are activated at a first rate, and other display elements are activated at a second rate less than the first refresh rate by selectively addressing the display elements. Methods of activating display elements in such displays are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2418072-A (GB)
Title: Mounting for cooling of electronic components in motor pump assembly
Inventor: SADLER CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H02K9/00
Filed: 2004-09-14
Abstract: A pump assembly (10) including an electric motor (12) having a stator (28) and a rotor (26), and an electrical or electronic motor control component (44) having a major surface and at least one minor surface, the major surface having a larger surface area than the minor surface or surfaces, wherein the electrical or electronic motor control component (44) is mounted such that the major surface of the electrical or electronic motor control component (44) extends generally parallel to an axis of rotation of the motor rotor (26). Springs (25) may secure components (44) in recesses (24f) form on partition (24).
Patent GB-2401592-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle engine
Inventor: BASSIS DIMITRI
IPC: F16D13/62
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: A motorcycle engine (20) is disclosed for mounting in a motorcycle (10) such that cylinders (80) in the engine are all inclined towards the rear of the motorcycle. This configuration can allow the engine to be mounted further forwards in the motorcycle, giving rise to advantages in the design of the motorcycle, including allowing a more compact engine. Further aspects include features of a powertrain of such a motorcycle, including components of the engine, and further components of such a motorcycle or engine.
Patent GB-2408299-A (GB)
Title: Connector with bayonet fitting and having shear pin
Inventor: MCINTOSH MURRAY J
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2004-11-15
Abstract: A connector is disclosed having first 5 and second 25 portions connected by a bayonet fixings. The bayonet 15 is coupled to the first 5 portion by means of a shear pin 18 that is adapted to resist axial loads applied to the bayonet 15 as it is generally arranged parallel to the bayonet 15. The pin 18 has a shear line 18f typically perpendicular to the axis of the bayonet 15, which is adapted to shear the pin 18 when a sufficient torque is applied to the bayonet 15. The torque required to shear the pin 18 is typically less than the maximum safe torque sustainable by the bayonet 15, and hence the bayonet 15 is protected against high torque, but the connector can withstand high axial forces without shearing the pin 18.
Patent GB-2411283-A (GB)
Title: Data recorder with an encryption module
Inventor: HOMMEAU FRANCOIS
IPC: G06F21/80
Filed: 2005-02-15
Abstract: A data recorder ER has a store STK eg discs or static memory. Between an input 200 and the store STK there is an encrypting-decrypting module MCD that is devoid of any non-volatile memory. The module contains an encoding key 10 which is assigned prior to each recording session. No trace of the key 10 is left after the supply of power to the module MCD is cut off. Power cut-off can be due to a general power supply cut-off at connection 30 or accidental or voluntary disengagement.
Patent GB-2412936-A (GB)
Title: Trench forming and preparing apparatus
Inventor: MITCHELL WAYNE GREGORY
IPC: E02F5/12
Filed: 2003-10-16
Abstract: The specification discloses apparatus (10) for excavating a trench (18) and preparing a base region of the trench (18) for laying of a pipeline, cabling or the like therein, the apparatus (10) including a trench forming machine (11) driven in a forward direction (14) while excavating the trench (18), the apparatus (10) also including a device (13) for laying bedding material in the base region of the trench, the device (13) being integrally part of the trench forming machine (11) or being towed thereby, the apparatus (10) further including conveyor means (20, 22, 23) for conveying excavated trench material created by the trench forming machine (11) to the device (13) for laying bedding material into the trench (18), the device (13) including a vibrating screen separator (25) for separating fine particulate material from coarser excavated trench material whereby the fine particulate material is delivered to the base region of the trench (18).
Patent GB-2427154-A (GB)
Title: A filtering element
Inventor: YAXLEY ADAM
IPC: B01D39/00
Filed: 2005-06-14
Abstract: Removable filtering element configured for positioning in the vat of a deep fat fryer between a cooking basket and the walls and floor of the vat, the removable filtering element being formed from a filtering material that permits cooking oil to flow there through, but which prevents or restricts the passage of particulate matter.
Patent GB-2418514-A (GB)
Title: A motor vehicle rollover detection system
Inventor: SUBBIAN THIAG
IPC: B60R21/00
Filed: 2005-08-24
Abstract: An intelligent vehicle rollover detection system 105, used in a vehicle 100, is operable to determine whether a vehicle instability event has occurred. Instability may be determined from at least one of the following data signals: initial roll angle 125, acceleration 130, roll rate 120, yaw rate 145, tyre pressure 170, driver intention, side slip 150, speed 155 and steering angle. A first occupant restraint system 110, such as a seat belt, may be activated if the vehicle 100 is unstable. A rollover detection signal may activate a second occupant restraint system, such as a side airbag 220, curtain airbag 205, seatbelt retractor or pyrotechnic buckle pre-tensioner, if rollover is determined to be occurring. The system 105 also determines a threshold and a reduced threshold and may update the thresholds based on received data signals. The rollover detection signal is generated in response to at least one of the threshold and reduced threshold, based upon and operating state of the vehicle 100, such as the status of a window 180 and the seat belt.
Patent GB-2429607-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telecommunication security
Inventor: ROWLEY MARK
IPC: H04L12/22
Filed: 2005-08-26
Abstract: A method of operating a mobile communication device in a mobile telecommunication network, the method comprising the steps of the mobile communication device: receiving a non integrity-protected message with a parameter value included therein to be implemented on the mobile communication device; using a predetermined value stored on the mobile communication device instead of the parameter value received.
Patent GB-2417540-A (GB)
Title: A sealing device for temporarily closing a well or a pipe
Inventor: SALTEL JEAN-LOUIS
IPC: F16L55/134
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: The device comprises a tubular membrane (3) of circular section, having a wall (30) of material that is leakproof, flexible, and elastic, e.g. of rubber, and that is inflatable and deformable radially outwards under the action of internal fluid pressure, said membrane (3) being mechanically reinforced by at least one sheet of flexible strands (6, 7); the device is remarkable in that it includes at least one and preferably a pair of adjacent and concentric cylindrical fiber layers (8,9) embedded in the thickness of the wall (30) inside relative to the sheet of flexible strands (6, 7), and of a structure that acts as an anti-extrusion barrier, limiting creep of the material of the wall (30) and preventing it from passing outwards between said reinforcing wires /6, 7) under the effect of the pressure generated by the inflation fluid. The device serves for temporarily closing the casing of an oil well or a variety of pipes.
Patent GB-2433578-A (GB)
Title: Shroud assembly with projections having jaws to grip vehicle steering column
Inventor: TANNER KEVIN
IPC: B62D1/16
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: A vehicle steering column shroud assembly comprises upper 30 and lower 20 (first and second) moulded shroud members having respective integrally moulded projections 36, 26, each defining a jaw 37, 27 to grip the steering column 11, and means 34, 24 for attaching the upper and lower shroud members such that the jaws are bought together to support the shroud on the steering column. The upper shroud or cover member 30 may comprise a peripheral edge or flange 36 to form jaw 37; the jaws may be contoured to increase surface contact area with the steering column, and tips of attachment posts 34, 24 may contact each other (see Figure 3). The covers making up the shroud may define channels receiving fixing means such as pins, screws or bolts; alternatively, a male female snap fixing may be used. Shroud mouldings may be fibre reinforced plastics, resin or polymer, with edge openings, e.g. 41.
Patent GB-2422993-A (GB)
Title: Handling unsolicited content at a communications terminal
Inventor: ABRAMSON SANDRA R
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2006-02-01
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed that enable a telecommunications terminal to securely receive unsolicited content from applications that are external to the terminal. In particular, the present invention enables the terminal to control the interaction with external applications by using a secure, two-task process. In the two-task process of the present invention, the execution of the second task is based on verifying the trustworthiness of address information that is provided in the first task. This is in contrast to a one-task process, in which an untrustworthy server that provides content might hide its own address by substituting a legitimate address. When a terminal receives a message inviting the user to contact a separate address, URL etc. specified in the message, the user first interrogates a database to determine whether the specified address is trustworthy.
Patent GB-2424447-A (GB)
Title: Padlock cover
Inventor: BURKE ANDREW
IPC: E05B67/38
Filed: 2006-03-20
Abstract: A padlock 10 has a surrounding cover 12 comprising a front wall 20, a rear wall 22, sidewalls 24 and 26 connecting the front and rear walls, a top 28 and a base 30, wherein the base has an opening 42 therein for access to the padlock keyhole and the front wall has an opening 32 therein to allow access to the padlock bolt 16. The top wall 28 may be reinforced. The front wall 20 may have a stepped opening. The side walls 24, 26 may project forwardly from the front wall 20 and may taper towards the the base 30. In use, the padlock 10 may be irremovable from the cover 10.
Patent GB-2436898-A (GB)
Title: Insulation displacement connector block with curved pressure applying surface
Inventor: BRIGGS ANDREW IAN
IPC: H01R9/03
Filed: 2006-04-03
Abstract: An insulation displacement connector block 1 has one or more pressure applying surfaces 31-33 for sequentially ensuring termination of the individual wires (121-128, Fig. 4) of a twisted pair cable to terminals 2 that are arranged for making electrical connection to insulated wires. The or each pressure applying surface is curved in a direction 1R that the pressure is applied. The arrangement is such that only one wire is terminated at a time (Figs. 5A-5D) so that the pressure required does not exceed that which may be applied by the bare hands of an installer.
Patent GB-2437293-A (GB)
Title: Door closer having rotatable retaining formation
Inventor: JEYNES ROGER HENRY
IPC: E05F1/10
Filed: 2006-04-22
Abstract: A door closer 10 includes a first part 11 which in use is received within the thickness of a door 15 to be closed and includes a spring device 40, and a second part 12 which is secured relative to a door jamb 16, and a tension transmission 14 which is anchored to the second part 12, and which extends to an abutment (42) carried by the tension transmission 14. The spring device 40 of the first part 11 acts upon the abutment 42 to draw the first and second parts 11, 12 together to close the door 15. The tension transmission 14 includes a rotatable retaining formation 28 which is retained by the second part 12 to anchor the tension transmission 14. The tension transmission 14 is flexible along at least a portion of its length which extends between the door edge 17 and jamb 16 when the door 15 is open. The retaining formation 28 is rotatable. The flexible part 24 of the tension transmission 14 may thus be rotated to effect adjustment of the length of the tension transmission 14 between the retaining formation 28 and the abutment 42.
Patent GB-2439570-A (GB)
Title: Web transaction processing system
Inventor: WAIN DAVID HOSTETTLER
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: A web transaction processing system comprises web server software for managing a web browser session using a session identifier. A screen identifier can be used to correct for BACK and FORWARD buttons. The screen identifier identifies the screen from which a user action came. This is useful because although the current screen could be stored in the session information, most browsers have a BACK button, and hence the session can be "picked up" from earlier (historic) screens. A command identifier can be used to specify the hyper-link or form actioned by a user. The command identifier defines the command that is required to be performed. Most applications will have separate procedures to respond to each screen, and then have conditional branches within those procedures to deal with the command identifier. Although the key functionality is maintaining the (server) session state, the screen and command identifiers are important distinctions for structuring applications. Also, the protocol is efficient because with most proper applications, the session state can be quite large. Since only the session identifier is passed between the client and the server, the application is efficient and secure.
Patent GB-2448123-A (GB)
Title: Kirschner wire bending tool.
Inventor: MACKENNEY PAUL JAMES
IPC: A61B17/03
Filed: 2006-07-17
Abstract: A tool for bending lengths of surgical (Kirschner) wire to form osteotomy fixation units or staples. The tool comprises a slide member 1 axially slidably recievable in a sleeve member (fig 5). The slide has a raised section 2 which is tapered at either end 2di, 2dii and has a number of transverse slots 2a, 2b, 2c for receiving the wire to be bent. The sleeve member has a channel (3, fig 5) which is shaped to cooperate with the slide member. The wire to be bent is placed in one of the transverse slots of the slide member and the slide member is subsequently pushed into the channel of the sleeve member. The device allows wires to be bent at a number of different angles. Also claimed is a crimping device (fig, 14) comprising a pair of pliers with jaws for creating a crimp in a section of wire held between said jaws.
Patent GB-2438391-A (GB)
Title: Container with anti-glug pouring effect
Inventor: BAYLIFFE JASON LEE
IPC: B65D1/02
Filed: 2006-08-04
Abstract: A container (100) is provided that comprises: a chamber (102) for holding liquid; a first passage (104) arranged to allow a flow of liquid from the chamber (102 ) to an exterior of the container (100) during a pouring operation; a second passage (106) arranged to allow a flow of air from the exterior into the chamber (102), to replace the liquid leaving the chamber (102) through the first passage (104) during the pouring operation, substantially without disturbing the flow of liquid in the first passage (104); and a third passage (108) for preventing liquid from settling in and at least to some extent blocking a part of the second passage (106), the third passage (108) being arranged to drain liquid from that part of the second passage (106) into the chamber (102) away from the first passage (104). The third passage (108) is also adapted and arranged to allow the container (100) to be filled at least partly through the third passage (108). This provides an anti-glug pouring effect, whilst not suffering the problem where liquid collects and blocks the air passage. It also allows the container (100) to be filled quickly by using both the first and third passages (104, 108) for filling. A spout unit is also provided that has an anti-glug effect.
Patent GB-2429195-A (GB)
Title: A drawbar
Inventor: MCCORMICK PATRICK
IPC: B60D1/06
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: A tractor drawbar (1) comprises a tow hitch (6) engageable with a connecting member of a trailer drawbar and a latching mechanism (5) co operating with the tow hitch (6) for releasably coupling the tractor and the trailer drawbars together. The latching mechanism (5) has a catch member (7) biased and retained by a spring (14) in a position adjacent the tow hitch (6) when the latter is engaged with the connecting member. The catch member (7) can be deflected away from the tow hitch (6) by overcoming the bias force of the spring (14) in order to engage or disengage the tow hitch (6) and the connecting member. In one embodiment, the tow hitch has a form of a substantially spherical ball receivable in a suitably shaped recess of a hemispherical-shaped connecting member.
Patent GB-2430044-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre cable with large number of fibres
Inventor: MAYER YARON
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2006-08-29
Abstract: A multi-fibre cable has one or more jackets and/or groups of fibres and/or other structures stitched or glued or otherwise coupled at certain intervals on the cable. The stitches may be made by wires or staples. Holey fibres with a diameter 38 microns or less may be used. There may be optical amplifiers and laser pumps. The cable may be a flat cable.
Patent GB-2427943-A (GB)
Title: Mobile multimedia delivery
Inventor: DOYLE ERIC
IPC: H04Q7/22
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: A method of preparing MMS messages involves preparing a multimedia presentation on a computer using an industry-standard multimedia format; exporting a file containing said multimedia presentation in said industry-standard format; and processing said file to create an MMS message suitable for transmission over a mobile phone service.